Dicken’s World
Dickens World is an innovative and exciting indoor visitor complex, situated in Chatham (Kent), themed around the life, books and times of one of Britain’s best loved authors, Charles Dickens. It will take visitors on a fascinating journey through Dickens’ lifetime as they step back into Dickensian England and are immersed in the urban streets, sounds and smells of the 19th century.
With a host of captivating attractions, Dickens World features one of Europe’s largest dark boat rides, the Haunted house of Ebenezer Scrooge, a state-of-the art animatronic show, Victorian School Room, 4D high definition show and Fagin’s Den. Offering a unique showcase for one of the world’s best loved storytellers, Dickens World will truly offer visitors the ‘day out of a lifetime’. Dickens World has an assortment of attractions to keep the whole family entertained - visitors can jump on board the Great Expectations Boat Ride for splashing good fun, take a trip back in time to a Victorian School complete with nasty schoolmaster or get spooked in The Haunted House of 1859. Visitors will get the chance to come face to face with some of Dicken’s literary characters in their magnificent rendition of a Victorian town courtyard! After all the excitement in the Dickensian courtyard, visitors can take a rest in the 4D cinema show at Peggotty’s Boathouse or at the animatronic show in the Britannia Theatre - sit back and enjoy the story of Dicken’s life and his literary works.
Dickens World is based on a credible and factual account of Charles Dickens works and the world in which he lived. Working with The Dickens Fellowship great attention has been paid to the authenticity of the time, characters and story lines. It offers a new and entertaining way to enjoy Dickens and his characters as well as gaining an understanding of the times and conditions people experienced living in England in the early 19th century.
Location
Dickens World
Leviathan Way
Chatham Maritime
Kent
ME4 4LL
Getting There
By Public Transport:
The nearest mainline rail station is Chatham which is a 30 minute walk from Dickens World.
The Dockside bus service runs every 10 minutes via Chatham and Rochester town centres.
By Car:
Dickens World is located at Chatham Maritime adjacent to the Dockside outlet centre and the Odeon Cinema. It is easily accessible by the Medway tunnel via the M2 (A2) and the A289.
From the M2 coast bound at junction 1 follow Chatham Maritime anchor sign. Also from M2 London bound at junction 4 follow Chatham Maritime Anchor sign.
Dickens World has in excess of 800 car parking spaces and plenty of disabled access spaces available, all available free of charge when visiting Dickens World. Dickens World also has two allocated bicycle racks with allocation of up to twelve bicycles
Opening Times:
The office is open daily from 9am to 5.30pm
The attraction is open daily from 10am to 5.30pm Last Admission 4pm
Contact Details:
Telephone : 01634 890 421
Fax: 01634 891 972
Email: enquiries@dickensworld.co.uk
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